This is a form students can use to summarize a newspaper article they have read. On the front it asks them to identify heading, subheading, byline, and dateline. It defines these words. It then asks to tell who, what, where and why about the article. On the back of the form they take the informa

This is a PDF* with a set of twenty (plus three bonus prompts, so 23 total) creative writing prompts about history and social studies that are aligned to Common Core Writing Anchor Standards 1, 2, and 3 (the descriptions of these standards are below, and they are also on the individual prompts: look

This assignment allows students to practice writing checks and record transactions in a check register.
Students have a list of transactions, instructions on account fees, five checks and a check register. They write checks when needed, record all transactions, and keep a running account balance.

A pretzel is used to illustrate the interconnectedness yet separation of the three branches of government. This image can easily be inserted into a Powerpoint lecture. The uniqueness of the visual aids retention of the separation of powers.
Though the thumbnail doesn't show each section of the pret

This Powerpoint presentation introduces students to the background of Thomas Malory, the common facts present in Arthurian legends, and the ideals of chivalry. It serves as an introduction to Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur.

This is a a graphic organizer for the students. Students must list the causes of the fighting and attach it to the Powder Keg (the Balkans). Next they will list the solutions for peace that are connected to the image of the dove. This took my juniors about 20 minutes.

Powerpoints for lessons 1-5 (7 days of lessons)
New New York City Department of Education Curriculum for Third Grade!
Powerpoint's refer to the old and new NYC trade books!
Lessons can be done without trade books easily by finding similar resources online
Corresponds with new NYC social studies stan

The Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum is considered by many as an allegory for the Populist era. This Word Doc has a character Word Bank and the major characters from the book and movie. Note: Inform students the ruby red slippers of Hollywood are actually silver slippers in the book.
Tin Man = American in

For Journalism and Photojournalism students.
Eight Elements of Good News and Feature Stories is an animated Powerpoint presentation that introduces students to the key components that should be present in news and feature stories. Each element is addressed with contrasting examples to demonstrate h

Students get cross-curricular practice with this Europe coordinate plane activity. Students use a transparent coordinate plane to lay over a map to answer questions by plotting points in Europe. My students love this activity and can't wait to do other countries!
Teacher will need to copy coordina

Make History come alive with this download during any study surrounding the colonization of the New World, the Mayflower, the Separatists / Pilgrims or use during a Thanksgiving unit!
This download includes:
* Mayflower transparency with labels
* Mayflower transparency without labels
* Handout tha

Students everywhere have memorized the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (Thanks, School House Rock!) However, do they know what it really means? Group your students up and divide up the sections of the Preamble to put them into language that makes sense!
Included:
Preamble divided into 8 secti

In the current tense national conditions with "racism" and "race baiting" so often voiced as the motives, students need a working vocabulary and understanding of the words racism, prejudice, discimination, segregation, second-class citizen, desegregation, integration, and ethno-centrism in both the

These lecture notes/transparencies are designed to introduce grade 11 law students to the history that shaped our current legal system. Hammurabi's code, Mosaic Law, Greek Law, Roman Law, and British Law up to the Magna Carta are explained briefly, but in a way that links the past to the present. Ke

Useful to interject into your Cold War PowerPoint or as a lecture transparency. Delineates the key points and responsibilities of 1) the General Assembly, 2) the Security Counsel, 3) the International Court of Justice, 4) the Secretariate, 5) WHO, 6) International Monetary Fund, 7) UN purposes, and

We off 200+ Thematic Units. They can be purchased individually for $2.00 each or they can be purchased in bundles. The bundle price offers the units for 40¢ or less per unit.
The Bundles of Thematic units are new, just added on 3/20/16. They previously have only been sold individually. Below are th

This PowerPoint includes information about the gods of Ancient Egypt. It has lots of visuals, and some animation. It also includes a god and goddess match up, that students may do together or individually.

Poster depicting the historical splits of the major Monotheistic Religions. This visual helps students understand when and how the different monotheistic religions developed. Can be used as a great writing prompt to discuss the relationships between Judaism, Catholicism, Protestants, and Islam.

Once downloaded, this set of maps of the Battle of Gettysburg can be printed and copied for students, made into transparencies and projected onto screens, converted into images for Smart Boards, and so on.
These maps can act as visual cues that will help students form mental links for understandin

Explicit picture-based directions for student pair-shares. Explains the 4 major steps in a turn and talk interaction. Use as a poster, on the LCD projector as a cue and reminder, or laminate color copies for student desk mates. Great pictorial support for language learners!
K-8
All subject areas

This document serves as a conceptual introduction to the Progressive Era. The left side of the document, which features a rough timeline at the top, presents the students with the problems of the Gilded Age that will be addressed by the reformers of the Progressive Era. The right side of the documen

These essay prompts are offered in PDF format and can be used in conjunction with several Hollywood Movies. The files are designed for display with an lcd projector so that you can save paper. They could also be used as transparencies. The idea behind these files is to allow students to study hi

This is an outline document that can be transferred to a transparency or printed out and used with a document camera. It is about how European cultures combined with the cultures of West Africa and the Native American cultures to produce the unique cultures of North and South America(Western Hemisp

This is a graphic acrostic using MENT to illustrate the Marshall Plan, the Eisenhower Plan, NATO, and Truman Doctrine. May be easily inserted into Cold War lectures. Format uses strong visual clues to aid recall.

A brief introductory set of notes for the Social Sciences. Basic information on Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology is presented for students who are just beginning to learn about the various Social Sciences. These 4 ½ pages of notes can be made into transparencies, used as a PowerPoint, or giv

For Journalism and Photojournalism.
This animated Powerpoint presentation introduces students to the most common sources and origins for news and feature stories. The presentation discusses the characteristics of possible sources, such as regular beats and special assignments, and how student journ

In need of notes on America's founding colonists?
I needed to cover a quick history of America's first colonists- the Puritans- before starting Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, as students did not receive the background knowledge in history class. Included are 2 pages of notes on the history of Pur

This zip file contains nearly 50 maps from United States history. A great source for showing connections between geography, society and themes in American history.
Note: Before you buy this, you may want to check out my "U.S. History Visual Aids" product. It includes nearly 200 graphics, maps, p

This zip file contains nearly 50 memorable photographs, posters and headlines from United States history. They are all taken from newspapers, magazines or moving images and will "show" your students the critical moments and turning points in American history.
Note: Before you buy this, you may wa

This zip file contains nearly 60 political cartoons from United States history. Getting students to decipher political cartoons is tough enough--don't make your search for resources any harder than it needs to be!
Note: Before you buy this, you may want to check out my "U.S. History Visual Aids"

This outline is about Thomas Jefferson's influence during the early American Republic. It is based on Chp.3,Sec.1 of the textbook "The Americans:Reconstruction to the 21st Century by publisher McDougal Littell. It is simple and colorful and can be used to create a transparency or can be used with a

Need a good bell ringer? Perhaps you would like a writing prompt topic sure to inspire a fantastic class discussion? This activity provides a series of talking points that outline the issues regarding New York City's law restricting the volume of sugary beverages that can be sold at many venues aro

This is a short set of notes that can be printed out on overheads and projected or printed through Notebook software to put on the smart board. It can also be printed out for students. It contains information on the the Declaration of Independence including the enlightenment ideas that led to its cr

This zip file contains over 40 tables, charts and graphs showing real data from United States history. A great source for some collaborative work between the history and the math departments!
Note: Before you buy this, you may want to check out my "U.S. History Visual Aids" product. It includes

Graphic organizer that organizes the 13 aspects of culture. Includes a place for students to define culture as well. Student handout and key included.
Got a SMART Board???? Check out World History Aspects of Culture Graphic Organizer for SMART Board , which includes a SMART Notebook file with this

Using primary documentation, Cesar Chavez's actions to reduce illegal immigration are detailed, because illegal immigration undermined efforts to help migrant farmworkers gain better pay and better working conditions. Recently a buyer questioned the historical authenticity of the above; here is the

This Powerpoint presentation introduces students to the historical context for the Restoration and Enlightenment Period in British Literature. It covers social, political, and literary movements as well as major authors and their works.
The presentation may be printed on overhead films and used as

This 7-page PDF document is an outline of important notes pertaining to the geography of the 4 regions of the United States - the Northeast, the South, the Midwest, and the West. Information includes climate, industry, history, and vocabulary. This document was originally used as an overhead transpa

An attempt to provide the basics of the Jewish religion and history in a simple, straight-forward outline. It can be used as a reference for students, a set of notes, or a review.
If you download it, PLEASE RATE IT and make a comment. The only way I know how to improve my offerings is by getting

The nature vs nurture (genes vs environment) debate is a staple of social science courses.
This package includes 3 articles on the issues of nature/nurture, an overhead transparency master with break down of debate and mini-activities for students, assignment for work with articles(in groups) and 2

This colorful outline is about the immediate aftermath of the American Revolution and later the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. This simple outline can be used to create a transparency or can be used with a document camera. This resource is very effective for Special Education students, English L

This Powerpoint presentation introduces students to Geoffrey Chaucer's life and major work, The Canterbury Tales. The presentation details Chaucer's role in English society during the 14th Century, his major influences, his literary works, and his best-known work, The Canterbury Tales. The presentat